| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $110.94 | 3.538% | $114.8651 | $114.87 | $114.85 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.98 | 7.632% | $158.1975 | $158.20 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.58 | 6.651% | $255.5145 | $255.51 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.39 | 3.717% | $91.6755 | $91.68 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.84 | 9.857% | $231.6225 | $231.62 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.99 | 4.669% | $115.1254 | $115.13 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.35 | 9.236% | $269.1029 | $269.10 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.07 | $1,236.1034 | $1,236.11 | $1,236.10 | $1,236.10 | |